Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Sporting
Match Time & Date:
03/03/2024
01:00 PM
Prediction: 3-0
Farense
David faces Goliath in Lisbon as Sporting CP and Farense go head to head in the Liga Portugal round 24. The Lions are eager to return to winning ways after dropping two points in a 3-3 draw with Rio Ave and we are positive that they will go all-out attack against the mid-table side. Former Barcelona winger Trincao is unlikely to be risked in Sunday’s clash after limping off with injury at the weekend, while Paulinho remains in the recovery room.
Os Leoes de Faro, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form, with the team losing to both Braga and Moreirense in the previous two league matches. As Farense are on an eight-game losing run at Estadio Jose Alvalade in all competitions, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. To make things even worse for the underdogs, midfielder Mattheus is banned for the match.
Highlighted Player (Sebastian Coates):
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, on October 7, 1990, Sebastian Coates is a 196-cm-tall defender who plays for Sporting CP in Primeira Liga. Coates is the product of the hometown club Nacional, and it has to be noted that he scored eight goals in 60 appearances for the capital club in the national championship.
After ending his spell with English club Sunderland, the Uruguay international moved to Portugal, signing a loan deal with Sporting CP in January 2016. He signed a permanent contract with the Lions in February 2017.
Speaking of his international career, Sebastian Coastes made his full Uruguay debut against Chile at the 2011 Copa America. La Celeste won the trophy, with the team beating Paraguay 3-0 in the final of the competition at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires. Coates wears the number 4 shirt at Sporting CP, and his preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Farense):
Established on April 1, 1910, S.C. Farense is a Portuguese club that plays in Primeira Liga. Farense returned to Primeira liga in 2020, with the team securing promotion to the Portuguese elite division following an 18-year absence.
The Leoes de Faro (Lions of Faro) play home games at Estadio da Sao Luis, the stadium with the capacity of 12,000 people. Fellow Algavre clubs Olhanense and Portimonense are regarded as Farense’s biggest rivals. Speaking of the club’s colours, Farense footballers wear black and white shirts when playing at home, while their away kit is mainly green.
In the 2995/96 season Farense represented Portugal in the UEFA Cup, with the team suffering a loss to Olympique Lyon in the first round of the competition. The 1994/95 season is considered the club’s most successful campaign in the Portuguese top flight as they finished the process in 5th position in the standings.
